Greene County Civil Court Records

Greene County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Stanardsville, Virginia. The 16th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings. This page covers how to search Greene civil court records online and how to reach the clerk's office.

Greene County Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court for Greene County is Ashby Lamb-Gomez. The office manages all civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 16th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. Land recording and document transactions close at 4:00 PM. Use the P.O. Box for all mail correspondence.

The Greene County Circuit Court page on the Virginia judicial website has current contact information and links to case search tools. Verify hours before visiting; note that hours start at 8:15 AM, slightly earlier than many county offices.

Greene County has lower copy fees than the state standard. Standard copies are $0.25 per page (rather than the typical $0.50), and certified copies are $3.00 per document plus $0.25 per page. If you need a large number of copies, this difference can be meaningful. Confirm current fees with the clerk's office when you visit or submit a records request.

Search Greene Civil Court Records Online

The main online tool for Greene County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Greene County from the locality list and search by party name or case number. The system is free and shows case type, filing date, party names, and current status. No login is required.

For civil matters handled in general district court, use the General District Court online system. This covers smaller civil claims up to $25,000 and eviction cases. Both systems are operated by the Virginia Judicial System.

The Virginia Courts self-help portal guides you through finding a case by name, explains what results mean, and helps you identify whether the circuit court or general district court handled a specific matter. No legal knowledge is needed to use it.

Greene County is part of the 16th Judicial Circuit along with Albemarle, Fluvanna, Goochland, Louisa, Madison, and Orange counties. The same judge may preside over cases in multiple counties within this circuit, though each county maintains its own clerk's office and records.

Civil Court Filing in Greene County

Civil cases in Greene County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 22 Court Street in Stanardsville. Filing fees follow the state schedule under Virginia Code § 17.1-275. Claims up to $3,000 carry a $100 fee. Cases from $3,000 to $10,000 cost $200. Suits between $10,000 and $25,000 cost $300. Cases over $25,000 require a $400 base fee.

Civil case forms for circuit court are at courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit. Complete the forms and bring them to the clerk with your filing fee. Virginia State Bar members may file electronically through VJEFS. Self-represented parties typically file paper documents in person.

All civil court records in Greene County are presumed public under Virginia Code § 17.1-208. You can review filed documents during business hours at no charge.

Getting Copies of Greene Court Records

Standard copies in Greene County cost $0.25 per page, which is lower than the state standard rate. Certified copies are $3.00 per document plus $0.25 per additional page. For mail requests, write to P.O. Box 386, Stanardsville, VA 22973. Include the case number or party names, specific documents needed, and payment by check or money order. Allow time for processing, especially for older records.

Sealed records, juvenile files, and expunged matters are not open to the public. For all other civil records, access is open during office hours. Call ahead for large requests or older documents that may need to be retrieved from storage.

Nearby Counties

Greene County is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia, just north of Charlottesville. Adjacent counties include Albemarle County to the south, Madison County to the north, Orange County to the east, and Rappahannock County to the northwest. All share the same general region of central Virginia, though each county handles its own civil court records.